WO2019223910A1 - Multilayer film with cyclic olefin seal layer - Google Patents
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- the present invention is related to a multilayer film having a seal layer comprising a cyclic olefin polymer. Said multilayer film exhibiting a balanced combination of mechanical properties, peel force and chemical inertness. The present invention is also related to packages comprising said film.
- Polymeric films are used in a wide variety of packaging applications, including the packaging of food, pharmaceutical products and non-perishable consumer goods. Depending on their application, a typical combination of properties related to chemical resistance, heat resistance, moisture resistance, elasticity modulus, elongation and tensile strength at break, peel quality and optical properties among others are required.
- composition of the content remains substantially unchanged over a reasonable period of time.
- a reduction of such a composition change can be reached through the use of packaging composed of cyclic polyolefin(s).
- Cyclic olefin polymers are described in a general manner in numerous patents, including US 4,948,856; US 5,331 ,057 and US 5,468,819.
- cyclic polyolefin(s) are rigid and fragile, and further are poor in terms of heat-sealing properties.
- cyclic polyolefin polymers have been problematic in that a practical packaging is difficult to be processed with the cyclic polyolefin films of conventional film thickness and thus is coupled with an increased risk of high waste.
- US 5,468,803 discloses a transparent thermoplastic norbornene polymer composition
- a transparent thermoplastic norbornene polymer composition comprising a thermoplastic norbornene polymer having a number average molecular weight of 10,000-200,000 as determined by gel permeation chromatographic analysis in toluene, said norbornene polymer containing 0.01 to 10% by weight of a compounding ingredient in the form of a polymeric elastomer dispersed as micro-domains in the norbornene polymer.
- US 2004/0236024 discloses cycloolefinic polymer compositions exhibiting an advantageous balance of dimensional stability, improved impact resistance and superior optical properties comprising at least one cycloolefinic polymer comprising at least one cyclic mer and at least one acyclic mer, and at least one non-halogenated elastomeric copolymer comprising at least one aromatic vinyl mer and at least one saturated alkene mer, said elastomeric copolymer having an aromatic vinyl content of from 14 to 39 weight percent.
- US 6,090,888 discloses a composition blend which essentially consists of (i) a copolymer of norbornene and an acyclic olefin in a respective molar ratio of 1 :1 and (ii) effective amounts of a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer modifier having up to 50 weight percent styrene content.
- US 201 1/0256373 discloses a melt-blend resin composition prepared by melt-blending from 60 parts to 94.5 parts by weight of an amorphous cyclic olefin polymer composition exhibiting a glass-transition temperature in the range of from 30°C to 200°C; from 30-5 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer; and (c) from 10 parts to 0.5 parts by weight of a partially crystalline, cyclic olefin elastomer of norbornene and ethylene having a glass-transition temperature of less than 30° C, a crystalline melting temperature of less than 125°C and a percentage crystallinity by weight of 40% or less.
- US 2012/0071605 discloses a polymer composition comprising a blend comprising: (a) greater than 30% by weight of a cyclic olefin polymer having a glass- transition temperature (Tg) greater than 60°C and having a heat of fusion (DH ⁇ ) of 40J/g or less; (b) from 1 to 50% by weight of an acyclic olefin polymer modifier having a glass- transition temperature of less than 0°C; (c) from 0.1 to 50% by weight of a non-functionalized plasticizer having a kinematic viscosity at 100°C of 3 to 3000 cSt, a viscosity index of 120 or more, a pour point of 0°C or less and a flash point of 200°C or more.
- Tg glass- transition temperature
- DH ⁇ heat of fusion
- the heat-resistant transparent film may contain two or more kinds of styrene elastomers, and the cyclic olefin resin may be a copolymer of norbornene and ethylene.
- Film rigidity and inflexibility cause problems such as poor handling during processing of a multilayer film comprising a cyclic olefin polymer layer coupled with an increased risk of high waste.
- blends of cyclic olefin polymers and impact strength modifying polymers in general result in a layer with reduced chemical inertness and characterized by a too-high peel strength, when heat-sealed on a cyclic olefin polymer comprising layer. Additionally, these blends do not allow to get a smooth opening upon peeling with all kinds of visual disruptions in the sealant area originating from the uncontrolled breaking of the cyclic olefin polymer comprising layer.
- the present invention aims to provide a multilayer film comprising a seal layer based on cyclic olefin polymer that does not present the drawbacks of the cyclic olefin polymer seal layer of the prior art.
- the present invention discloses a heat-sealable multilayer packaging film comprising:
- a peelable seal layer comprising a polymer blend, said polymer blend comprising:
- elastomeric copolymer comprising at least one polymerized monovinylarene and at least one polymerized acyclic olefin, wherein the monovinylarene content is up to 50% by weight and characterized by a Shore A hardness (30 sec), according to ASTM D 2240, comprised between 20 and 90;
- the glass-transition temperature being measured by differential scanning calorimetry, according to ASTM D3418 with a heating gradient of 10°C/min..
- Preferred embodiments of the present invention disclose one or more of the following features:
- the first amorphous cyclic olefin polymer(s) of the peelable seal layer is characterized by an elongation at break, in accordance with EN ISO 527, of 30% or less, preferably of 20% or less;
- the second amorphous cyclic olefin polymer(s) of the peelable seal layer is characterized by an elongation at break, in accordance with EN ISO 527, of more than 30%, preferably of more than 40%;
- the elastomeric copolymer is selected from the group consisting of styrene-isobutylene- styrene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer, styrene-propylene- styrene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer, styrene-isoprene copolymer, styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer, styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, styrene-isoprene-butadiene-st
- the support layer comprises at least one polymer layer selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester-glycol copolymer and ethylene vinyl acetate;
- the thickness of the seal layer is comprised between 3 and 100pm, preferably between 5 and 80pm, more preferably between 7 and 50pm, most preferably between 10 and 30pm;
- the seal layer is characterized by a stress at break, according to ASTM D882, of 65 N/mm 2 or less, preferably of 60 N/mm 2 or less, more preferably of 55 N/mm 2 or less; - the seal layer is characterized by a modulus of elasticity, according to ASTM D882, of 2100 N/mm 2 or less, preferably of 2000 N/mm 2 or less.
- the present invention further discloses a package comprising the heat- sealable multilayer packaging film and a multi- or monolayer substrate, comprising at least one cyclic olefin polymer layer in contact with the peelable seal layer of the heat-sealable multilayer film, heat-sealed on it.
- Preferred embodiments of the package of the present invention disclose one or more of the following features:
- the peel strength measured according to ASTM F88, is comprised between 1.0 and 15.0 N/15mm, preferably between 2.0 and 10.0 N/15mm.
- the package is sterilizable at 1 15°C for 30 minutes or more, or at 121 °C for 15 minutes or more, or at 130°C for 10 minutes or more.
- the present invention further discloses a method for producing the heat- sealed package comprising:
- - sealing at a temperature comprised between 200 and 250°C, preferably between 210 and 240°C using a dwell time comprised between 0.2 and 3 seconds, preferably between 0.5 and 2 seconds and a pressure comprised between 100 and 500 kPa, preferably between 150 and 250 kPa., and cooling the heat-sealed package.
- a heat-sealable multilayer film comprising a support layer and a peelable seal layer of a polymer blend comprising a first cyclic olefin polymer, a second cyclic olefin polymer and at least one elastomeric copolymer, said elastomeric copolymer comprising at least one polymerized monovinylarene and at least one polymerized acyclic olefin, said peelable seal layer allowing a controlled peel-force of the multilayer film and a smooth peel area upon opening, said peelable seal layer further being characterized by a satisfying chemical inertness and resistance to penetration of substances.
- the peelable seal layer of the present invention comprises a polymer blend comprising:
- elastomeric copolymer comprising at least one polymerized monovinylarene and at least one polymerized acyclic olefin, wherein the monovinylarene content is up to 50% by weight and characterized by a Shore A hardness (30 sec) according to ASTM D 2240 comprised between 20 and 90, wherein the glass-transition temperature is measured by differential scanning calorimetry, according to ASTM D3418 with a heating gradient of 10°C/min. and the elongation at break is determined by tensile testing in accordance with EN ISO 527.
- Suitable cyclic olefin polymers for being used in the polymer blend of the peelable seal layer of the present invention include homopolymers or copolymers of any cyclic olefin monomers known in the art.
- the cyclic olefin monomers in general are mono- or polyunsaturated polycyclic ring systems, such as cycloalkenes, bicycloalkenes, tricycloalkenes, tetracyclo- alkenes, pentacycloalkenes and hexacycloalkenes which may be mono- or polysubstituted.
- Non-limiting examples of suitable cyclic olefin monomers include bicyclo[2,2,1]hept-2-ene, 5-methylbicyclo[2,2,1]hept-2-ene, 10-methyltricyclo[4.4.0.1 2 ’ 5 ]-3- undecene, tetracyclo[4.4.0.1 2 ’ 5 .1 7 ’ 10 ]-3-dodecene, 8-methyltetracyclo[4.4.0.1 2 ’ 5 .1 7 ’ 10 ]-3- dodecene, pentacyclo[7.4.0.1 2,5 .1 9 ' 12 .0 8 ’ 13 ] , hexacyclo[6.6.1.1 3 ’ 6 .1 1 °’ 13 .0 2 ’ 7 .0 9 ’ 14 ]-4-hepta- decene and tricyclo[5.2.1.0 2 ’ 6 ]deca-3, 8-diene.
- the cyclic olefin polymers are produced by ring-opening metathesis polymerization of one or more cyclic olefin monomers.
- the cyclic olefin polymers for being used in the polymer blend of the peelable seal layer of the present invention preferably comprise hydrogenated homopolymers or copolymers of bicyclo[2,2,1 ]hept-2-ene, 8-methyltetracyclo[4.4.0.1 2 ’ 5 .1 7 ’ 10 ]-3-dodecene and tricyclo[5.2.1 0 2 ’ 6 ] deca-3, 8-diene.
- the cyclic olefin polymer is hydrogenated.
- the hydrogenation rate is preferably 90% or more, more preferably 95% or more, and particularly preferably 99% or more.
- the cyclic olefin polymer is preferably characterized by a number average molecular weight comprised between 10,000 and 200,000, preferably between 20,000 and 100,000, more preferably between 25,000 and 50,000 g/mole, measured by gel permeation chromatography using toluene as a solvent, relative to polystyrene.
- the vinyl aromatic elastomeric copolymer used in the polymer blend of the peelable seal layer of the present invention is preferably a block polymer in which the aromatic portion is a polymer of styrene, omethylstyrene, (o-, m-, p-)methylstyrene or 1 ,3- dimethylstyrene and preferably a polymer of styrene, and wherein the elastomeric portion is an unsaturated polymer of butadiene and/or isoprene, or the hydrogenated derivative thereof, or a saturated olefin polymer of ethylene/butylene or ethylene/propylene.
- the vinyl aromatic elastomer is preferably characterized by a weight average molecular weight comprised between 20,000 and 500,000, preferably between 30,000 and 450,000, more preferably between 50,000 and 400,000 g/mole, measured by gel permeation chromatography using toluene as a solvent, relative to polystyrene.
- the vinyl aromatic elastomer is hydrogenated.
- the hydrogenation rate is preferably 90% or more, more preferably 95% or more, and particularly preferably 99% or more
- the vinyl aromatic elastomer is preferably selected from the group consisting of styrene-isobutylene-styrene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene copolymer, styrene-propylene-styrene copolymer, styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-isoprene-butadiene-styrene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-butylene
- the vinyl aromatic elastomer is styrene-ethylene-butylene- styrene copolymer (SEBS) or styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer (SEPS).
- SEBS styrene-ethylene-butylene- styrene copolymer
- SEPS styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer
- the vinyl aromatic elastomer is characterized by a vinyl aromatic content of up to 50% by weight and by a Shore A hardness (30 sec.) according to ASTM D 2240 comprised between 20 and 90, preferably between 30 and 80.
- cyclic olefin polymers and vinyl aromatic polymer(s) allow the realization of a polymer blend characterized by an elasticity modulus, according to ASTM D882, of 2100 N/mm 2 or less, preferably of 2000 N/mm 2 or less and a stress at break, according to ASTM D882, of 65 N/mm 2 or less, preferably of 60 N/mm 2 or less, more preferably of 55 N/mm 2 or less.
- both the elasticity modulus and the stress at break of the intimate polymer blend of the present invention are lower than the theoretical value based on the proportional contribution of the respective values of the first cyclic olefin polymer and of the blend of the second cyclic olefin polymer and the vinyl aromatic elastomer, constituting the seal layer, i.e.
- the thickness of the peelable seal layer is in general comprised between 3 and 100pm, preferably between 5 and 80pm, more preferably between 7 and 50pm, most preferably between 10 and 30pm.
- the heat-sealable multilayerfilm of the present invention comprises a support layer, said support layer preferably comprising at least one polymer layer selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyester, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polyester-glycol copolymer and ethylene vinyl acetate.
- the support layer may further comprise one or more ceramic-coated films like
- AIO x or SiO x - coated polymer films or a metal foil like an aluminum foil are examples of metal foils.
- Multilayer films in accordance with the present invention can be produced by known methods. However, it is generally preferred to produce them by coextruding melts of the polymers and additives required for the various layers of the final films, followed by cooling to solidify the polymers in the form of a film.
- Films in accordance with the present invention can also be produced by coextrusion coating of the heat-seal layer on to a suitable support layer.
- the support layer of the multilayer packaging film of the present invention typically comprises a polyester layer, such as a polyethylene terephthalate layer, with a thickness comprised between 5 and 60pm, preferably between 10 and 40pm; an aluminum foil with a thickness comprised between 20 and 70pm, preferably between 30 and 60pm and the peelable seal layer with a thickness comprised between 10 and 30pm, most preferably between 15 and 25pm.
- a polyester layer such as a polyethylene terephthalate layer
- an aluminum foil with a thickness comprised between 20 and 70pm, preferably between 30 and 60pm
- the peelable seal layer with a thickness comprised between 10 and 30pm, most preferably between 15 and 25pm.
- the heat-sealable multilayer film of the present invention is used for the production of peelable heat-sealed packages through heat sealing said multilayer film to a substrate wherein the substrate is a cyclic olefin polymer substrate or comprises a cyclic olefin polymer layer for contacting the peelable seal layer upon heat sealing.
- the heat-sealable multilayer film of the present invention may be used for the production of peelable heat-sealed packages through heat sealing said multilayer film to a substrate at a temperature comprised between 200 and 250°C, preferably between 210 and 240°C using a dwell time comprised between 0.2 and 3 seconds, preferably between 0.5 and 2 seconds, and a pressure comprised between 100 and 500 kPa, preferably between 150 and 250 kPa.
- Peelable packages produced from the multilayer films and the cyclic olefin comprising substrate have shown peel strengths, for separating the multilayer film and the substrate, measured according to ASTM F88, comprised between 1.0 and 15.0 N/15mm, preferably between 2.0 and 10.0 N/15mm. Peeling strengths are measured with an Instron tensile tester at a 180° peel angle with an opening speed of 300 mm/min.
- the peel strength of the package, of the present invention is lower than the theoretical peel-strength value calculated from the proportional contribution of the respective peel-strength values of a seal layer of the first cyclic olefin polymer and of a seal layer consisting of a blend of the second cyclic olefin polymer and the vinyl aromatic elastomer, wherein the proportions are as in the seal layer of the present invention; i.e.
- Packages processed by heat sealing the multilayer film of the present invention on a cyclic olefin polymer surface of the substrate have proven to be resistant to penetration of substances enclosed in the package, into the cyclic olefin polymer matrix, i.e. the packages have proven non-scalping properties, assuming that the contents of the packaging are into direct contact with the cyclic olefin polymer.
- substances the present invention means flavor and aroma substances and pharmaceutical agents or parts thereof.
- the packages according to the present invention can preferably be sterilized at 1 15°C for 30 minutes or more. In another preferred embodiment, the packages according to the present invention can be sterilized at 121 °C for 15 minutes or more.
- Peelable layer was prepared from a polymer blend comprising the first cyclic olefin polymer Zeonor® 1430R, characterized by a glass-transition temperature of 136°C and an elongation at break of 16%, the second cyclic olefin polymer Zeonor® 1020R characterized by a glass-transition temperature of 102°C and an elongation at break of 90%, and the vinyl aromatic elastomer Kraton® G1643M characterized by a styrene content of 20% by weight and a Shore A hardness (30 sec) of 52, in weight percentages as given in Table 1 .
- the glass-transition temperature was determined with the Q200 DSC from
- a 30-pm film was produced on 3-layer 600mm wide cast line equipped with a
- Chloeren combining system and two 45mm and one 60mm Egan-Davis standard extruders Prior to extrusion, all polymers were pre-dried to remove air and oxygen to prevent discoloration, carbide formation and voids in the film. Additionally, N 2 was added to the extruder hopper and the extrusion feeding section.
- Elasticity modulus and stress at break were measured on pure films according to ASTM D882 and are reproduced in Table 1.
- the film dimensions for testing were 125mm length and 15mm width.
- the pull velocity of the clamps was 25mm/min.
- a load cell of 250 N was applied.
- (+) stands for fiber tears and angel hairs observed over the complete surface of the peel
- (+) stands for a few angel hairs observed over part of the surface of the peel
- (+++) stands for a complete intact peel surface
- Example 1 and 5 are comparative examples.
- Example 1 only has a first polymeric cyclic olefin and the peel gives angel hairs.
- Example 5 only uses a second cyclic olefin polymer and an elastomer leading to a glass-transition temperature lower than usual sterilization temperatures, additionally to too-high peel-strength values (too high opening forces).
- peel strength according to ASTM F88, in N/15 mm, for a sealing temperature of 220°C 8. peel strength, according to ASTM F88, in N/15 mm, for a sealing temperature of 230°C
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